Hindustan Times Mumbai - January 22, 2025

Hindustan Times Mumbai - January 22, 2025

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In this issue
January 22, 2025
In Trump's pardons for Jan 6 rioters, a tale of two realities
President Donald Trump issued a full and unconditional pardon to almost all those convicted of participating in the attack on the US Capitol, instructed the Department of Justice to drop cases against others who stand accused, and commuted the sentences of those convicted of more serious offenses in an audacious attempt to rewrite recent history.
5 mins
Rubio tasked with America First push
The US Senate late on Monday (Tuesday morning IST) unanimously approved Marco Rubio as America's new Secretary of State, making the senator from Florida the first cabinet-rank official in the Donald Trump administration to be confirmed.
2 mins
Assailant entered building via open door in basement parking lot
Accused conducted recce of Khan's building after learning that several actors and rich people lived in Bandra: Police
3 mins
Saif Ali Khan's Health Insurer Approved Claim Worth ₹25 Lakh. His Hospital Bill Was ~₹26 Lakh
The health insurance claim document of actor Saif Ali Khan, leaked on microblogging platform X last week, has ignited a heated debate about the stark differences in how insurance companies handle claims for celebrities vis-à-vis the average citizen.
3 mins
38 RTOs to Get Automated Test Tracks
To make the process of getting a driving license more stringent, the Maharashtra transport department has proposed to develop automated driving test tracks at 38 different Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) in the state.
1 min
Tussle over 'Lodha' in HC
Macrotech Developers Limited, promoted by Abhishek Lodha, has approached the Bombay high court, seeking an injunction against the firm promoted by his younger brother, Abhinandan Lodha, from using the brand name 'Lodha' or 'Lodha Group'.
1 min
Biker Killed, Two Injured in Hit-and-Run in Thane
A 17-year-old boy died on the spot, and two others were severely injured after an unidentified vehicle hit their bike at Anjur Phata Road on Monday night.
1 min
3 Firms Booked for Overly Bright LED Hoardings
The police have registered a First Information Report against three firms--Signpost, Mantray Media Entertainment Ltd and BNH Traders--for erecting hoardings along the Western Express Highway that breached the permissible levels of lux (a standard measure of light level intensity) and streamed videos that caused disturbance to drivers.
1 min
RIL to develop liquid jetty in Vadhavan
A PARTNERSHIP HAS ALSO BEEN FORMED BETWEEN VPPL AND HUDCO, TO PROVIDE FUNDING OF UP TO ₹25,000 CRORE
1 min
MMRDA to set up food plaza, fuel station near Atal Setu in Navi Mumbai
Motorists travelling on Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu will soon be able to tank up their vehicles as well as satiate their hunger pangs, as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is in the process of establishing a fuel station and food plaza near the Navi Mumbai end (at Jasai) of the bridge.
1 min
School Urges BMC to Probe Skin Irritation
After a few students of the Swami Vivekanand International School (SVIS) in Kandivali West complained of skin irritation on Monday, prompting the school to start a round of deep cleaning and water tests with no conclusive answers, it has now decided to write to the BMC on Wednesday, asking them to do a round of checks in the surroundings to get the possible answers to the problem.
1 min
HC Raps ED for 'Mala-Fide' Probe, Imposes ₹1L Penalty
Operationalisation of order stayed for four weeks following a request from the investigating agency
3 mins
RPF Cop to Be Tested at Thane Mental Hosp
Court Orders Shifting of Chetan Singh Chaudhary from Akola to Thane Jail
2 mins
Marina plan at Gateway was mooted in 2011
Tussle over marina
2 mins
Director Suspended in Bribery Case, Reinstated
Six months after he was suspended in a bribery case, director of Maharashtra Archaeology and Museums, Tejas Garge, has been reinstated despite a pending inquiry.
1 min
Police to close Wankhede's atrocities case against Malik
The Mumbai police have informed the Bombay high court that they have decided to file a closure report in the atrocities case registered against Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik based on a complaint lodged by former Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) director Sameer Wankhede in August 2022.
2 mins
MVA leaders meet for first time since polls, discuss LoP position
Leaders of the three main alliance partners in the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi met for the first time after the state assembly elections, to take stock of the political situation in the state.
1 min
2% Increase in Commuters on Central Railway Locals
Marginal increase
1 min
Man Held for Cheating During Bank Exam
A 28-year-old man has been arrested by the Vashi police for allegedly cheating during a bank recruitment exam.
1 min
3-4% Graft Always There in Govt Schemes: Agri Minister
Statement made after 400,000 bogus applicants were found in the ₹1 crop insurance scheme
3 mins
Committee flags lapses in issuance of disability docus
A committee formed to investigate irregularities in the issuance of disability certificates at Ahmednagar District Hospital, following a challenge to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar's disability certificate claim, has submitted its findings to state health department.
1 min
HC Grants Cop Protection for Interfaith Couple Wedding
The Bombay high court on Tuesday granted police protection to an interfaith couple who apprehend threats from their families.
1 min
One in 12 kids exposed to online sexual abuse: Study
THE STUDY ALSO HIGHLIGHTED THE NEED FOR NEW POLICY ACTION TO PROTECT KIDS FROM POTENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH HARMS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
2 mins
SC to Take Up Monitoring of RG Kar Probe Today
The Supreme Court will suo motu take up on Wednesday the monitoring of the investigation into the August 2024 rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, a day after the sole convict, Sanjay Roy, was awarded life in prison by the Sealdah court.
1 min
Kerala House Clears Resolution Against Draft UGC Regulations
The Kerala Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday urging the Centre to withdraw the draft University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations of 2025 and introduce a fresh set of guidelines only after detailed consultations with state governments and academic experts.
1 min
Judicial Panel Reaches Sambhal To Probe Riots
A judicial commission formed by the Uttar Pradesh government visited Sambhal on Tuesday to inspect areas affected by violence during the survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid on November 24 last year and record statements of witnesses.
1 min
SC Reserves Order on Pleas Against Cases Filed Due to Hema Panel Report
The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved orders on petitions challenging an order of the Kerala high court directing registration of criminal cases based on a judicial enquiry into instances of sexual abuse and harassment faced by actors in the Malayalam film industry.
1 min
Waqf panel holds last meeting in Lucknow
The joint parliamentary committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill held its last meeting with stakeholders in Lucknow on Tuesday and the panel will submit its report to Parliament in the upcoming budget session, panel chairman Jagdambika Pal said.
1 min
Modi Likely To Visit Kumbh On Feb 5
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit the Mahakumbh on February 5, a top bureaucrat aware of the matter told HT over a phone call from Prayagraj.
1 min
₹1,561-cr contract inked for bridge laying tanks: Min
The defence ministry on Tuesday inked a ₹1,561-crore contract with Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), based at Avadi in Chennai, to equip the Indian Army with 47 T-72 bridge laying tanks (BLT) for the faster movement of mechanised forces in the battle zone, in a boost for the self-reliance drive in the defence manufacturing sector, the ministry said.
1 min
Neutral expert upholds India's stand on Indus treaty with Pak
India-Pak rift on Indus Water Treaty
2 mins
MHA warns unlicensed NGOs against receiving foreign funds
THE MINISTRY CAME ACROSS SOME INSTANCES OF CREDIT OR DEBIT IN THE ACCOUNTS OF NGOs WITHOUT A LICENCE
1 min
Rising heat may add to dengue fatalities: Study
Without timely interventions, dengue deaths could rise significantly by 2030 and further more by 2050, a new paper has warned.
2 mins
Life Term For UP Man After Girl Died Due To Electrified Gate
A court in Bareilly has awarded life imprisonment to a man who electrified the iron gate of his house to deter children from touching it. This led to the death of a four-year-old girl in August 2023 due to electrification.
1 min
Court orders seizure of 2 MF Husain paintings
A Delhi court has ordered the seizing of two paintings by renowned artist MF Husain on a complaint that the art pieces in question depict Hindu deities in an \"objectionable\" manner.
1 min
Trump-shaped climate disaster
Orders by US president threaten to undermine global battle against the climate crisis
2 mins
For America, why India is not China
Ten reasons why the Trump Administration should hold off on tariff hikes for India
4 mins
Hiding in labour data, a tale of economic distress
The recent statements by the Union labour minister Mansukh Mandaviya rightly suggest that the labour force participation rate is up and the unemployment rate is down based on data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS).
4 mins
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Dividend for Viksit Bharat
As India marches confidently towards becoming Viksit Bharat by 2047, the transformative impact of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) programme is a testament to how far we have come in our transition from a focus on women's development to women-led development.
3 mins
US quits world health body, halts all aid
The US has quit the World Health Organization (WHO) on the grounds that the premier global health body mishandled the Covid-19 pandemic, failed to reform, and wasn't independent of the \"political influence\" of certain member states, a hint at China.
2 mins
Vivek Ramaswamy leaves DOGE, mulls Ohio governor run
Indian-American entrepreneur-turned-politician Vivek Ramaswamy on Monday announced that he is leaving the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as he plans to prepare to run for the Governor of Ohio.
1 min
Rock Musician Garth Hudson Dies Aged 87
The head of Israel's military, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, resigned on Tuesday over his responsibility for its \"failure\" during the Palestinian militant group Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023.
1 min
Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Imports From Canada, Mexico
President Donald Trump has announced 25% tariffs on all goods coming into the US from Canada and Mexico from February 1, even as he has issued a wide-ranging executive order asking his government agencies to evaluate trade relationships, deficits, tariffs, and possibilities of trade agreements by April.
3 mins
In Donald Trump's firing line, the diversity of American federal govt
President Donald Trump, on Day 1, issued a wide-ranging set of executive orders that will end any effort to make the American federal government diverse on the grounds that it compromises merit and efficiency.
1 min
Trump Withdraws From Paris Climate Agreement, Again
President Donald Trump signed an executive order soon after taking office on Monday directing the US' withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement, weakening what has, over the past four years especially, become a global movement to combat the climate crisis.
3 mins
Putin, Xi Hold Key Talks After Trump Sworn In
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping praised their deepening cooperation in a video call on Tuesday, hours after Donald Trump's inauguration as US president.
1 min
New corridors planned for India's bullet train network
THE BJP IN ITS GENERAL ELECTION MANIFESTO HAD PROMISED THREE CORRIDORS FOR HIGH-SPEED TRAINS
1 min
Cape Town Convention to ease aircraft leasing: Aviation secy
The government is set to soon approve the Cape Town Convention to make it easier to lease and buy aircraft in India, ministry of civil aviation secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam said on Tuesday.
1 min
JSW Group Signs MoU for ₹3 Lakh Cr Investment in Maharashtra
Diversified JSW Group on Tuesday announced plans to invest ₹3 lakh crore in Maharashtra across its businesses.
1 min
Sebi May Allow IPO Trade Pre-Listing To Cut Grey Mkt: Buch
To curb grey market activity, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is considering introducing a \"when-listed\" trading period for securities between the closure of an initial public offering (IPO) and their formal listing on exchanges.
1 min
Street at 7-month low as Trump rattles investors
FII selling in Jan hits ₹52,317 crore; more pressure likely as liquidity stays tight
2 mins
Small biz, startups may get more budget aid
The Union Budget for 2025-26 is likely to step up financial support for startups and small businesses that account for nearly a third of India's economic output.
2 mins
Djokovic Does His Thing on 'Home' Court
With a strapped left thigh and from a set down, the 37-year-old Serb flipped the script on Alcaraz in a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 quarter-final victory
3 mins
Fide Slams Carlsen's Freestyle Chess for Dividing the Players
Freestyle Chess has been a simmering issue between Fide and the game's most successful player, Magnus Carlsen, for a while.
1 min
ICC chairman Shah meets Thomas Bach
ICC chairman Jay Shah has held discussions with IOC president Thomas Bach ahead of the Extraordinary IOC Session in Lausanne from January 30, as the sport's inclusion at the Summer Games beyond the 2028 edition continues to gather pace.
1 min
Lack of wickets in middle overs may peg India back
There is a changing trend in Indian cricket with regards to player selection ever since Gautam Gambhir has taken over as India coach.
3 mins
No violation of norms; Kantara 2 gets clean chit from forest officials
Following allegations by local villagers that the crew of Kantara: Chapter 1 has violated norms during the shoot of the film in the Heruru forest area of Karnataka, Forest Department officials have refuted the claims.
1 min
Harry Potter at Mahakumbh? Viral video leaves the internet confused
A viral video showing a Harry Potter lookalike at the Mahakumbh Mela has left the internet confused.
1 min
A Dream Come True: Suresh Mukund On Choreographing 50 Cent's Concert
The choreographer recalls designing acts in LA for the rapper's concert, desire to build his Hollywood career and lack of recognition in India
1 min
I never loved acting or this industry: Mandana
Iranian actor-model Mandana Karimi, who gained fame for her stint in Bigg Boss 9 before her Bollywood outings such as Kya Kool Hai Hum 3 (2016) and Thar (2022), has now shifted her focus to academia.
1 min
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